1997/0166(ACC)COM(1997)264

Export Credit Insurance Harmonization Directive

Proposal for a COUNCIL DIRECTIVE on harmonization of the main provisions concerning export credit insurance for transactions with medium - and long - term cover

Stage: In force, reached 19 May 1998
In force: In force since 8 Jun 1998 · CELEX 31998L0029
Transposition deadline: 1 Apr 1999
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 8 Jun 1998

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Council Directive 98/29/EC harmonizes official medium- and long-term export credit insurance across Member States, covering exports of goods and services with a total risk period of two years or more. Member States had to transpose it by 1 April 1999. It binds state-backed insurers on cover, premiums and policy, and repealed Directives 70/509/EEC and 70/510/EEC. The act is in force.

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